spat
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In the most extreme case, at one point it gave me less than 10 seconds to figure out a puzzle before a character spat out the solution.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026
Authorities from throughout Southern California have faced a spat of e-bike and e-motorcycle incidents, including a teen who led Orange County law enforcement on a chase last month.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
A nasty spat over a huge collection of allegedly stolen Star Wars Lego sets has turned this quiet suburb upside down.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Earlier, prior to this spat emerging in public, the prime minister's official spokesman said: "The prime minister and all ministers remain in office and the normal business of government continues."
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
She spat the bite of Adulthood into her palm.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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